Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Presidential spokesman Ngelale resigns, citing family health crisis
Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, has resigned from his position with immediate effect.Read more
2. KPU says fuel price hike will not affect Edo election
The National Electoral Commission (EC) said on Saturday that the recent increase in petrol prices would not affect the conduct of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. Read more
3. APC blames Edo govt’s decision to delay resumption of schools due to fuel price hike
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the Edo State governmentβs decision to delay the resumption of schools in the state as an βexpensive political gimmickβ over the rise in fuel prices. Read more
4. President clarifies luxury yacht seen in France does not belong to Tinubu
The Presidency has denied reports that a yacht found flying the Nigerian flag in France belongs to President Bola Tinubu.Read more
5. Gubernatorial Election: Police begin clearing illegal weapons in Edo
Edo State Commissioner of Police Nemi Iwo said on Saturday that officers had commenced the clearance of illegal arms and ammunition ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state. Read more
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6. Kidnapped maritime workers reportedly regain their freedom
10 maritime workers kidnapped by suspected pirates in Rivers State have reportedly regained their freedom. Read more
7. NNPCL responds to MURIC allegations of undermining Dangote refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC Ltd) has denied claims made by Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) that it is harming Dangote Refinery Limited (DRL) by controlling prices and being the sole buyer of its products. Read more
8. CBN intervenes in forex market, announces sale of Dollars to BDCs
In an effort to stabilize the Nigerian naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the sale of dollars to Bureau of Currency Exchange (BDC) operators.Read more
9. Five vehicles, 3 motorcycles burn in Oyo fuel tanker explosion
At least five vehicles and three motorcycles were completely destroyed by a fuel tanker explosion in Oyo State on Saturday.Read more
10. Lookman and Osimhen lead Super Eagles past Benin in AFCON qualifiers
Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were on target for Nigeria’s Super Eagles as they beat Benin Republic on Saturday night. Read more
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